Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSAULT WEAPON OR LONG GUN; TO REQUIRE A SEVENTY-TWO-HOUR WAITING PERIOD BEFORE A PURCHASED FIREARM MAY BE DELIVERED OR OTHERWISE POSSESSED; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF AN ASSAULT WEAPON OR LONG GUN TO PERSONS UNDER A CERTAIN AGE; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF A BUMP STOCK OR TRIGGER CRANK; TO REQUIRE THE SAFE STORAGE OF A FIREARM; TO REVISE RECIPROCITY LAW FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT; TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF A LOST OR STOLEN FIREARM; TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON WHO OWNS A FIREARM TO CARRY FIREARM LIABILITY INSURANCE; TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF AMMUNITION MAGAZINES; TO REPEAL THE PREEMPTION OF LOCAL REGULATION OF FIREARMS; TO ALLOW THE DESTRUCTION OF A SEIZED FIREARM; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP A ROSTER OF HANDGUNS THAT MEET CERTAIN DESIGN AND SAFETY STANDARDS AND PROHIBIT THE SALE, TRANSFER, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED ON THE ROSTER; TO REPEAL THE "STAND YOUR GROUND LAWS" AND CODIFY COMMON LAW REGARDING USE OF FORCE AGAINST AN INTRUDER; TO PROHIBIT LEAVING A FIREARM IN AN UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE UNLESS FIREARM IS SAFELY STORED; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF GHOST GUNS; TO PROHIBIT POSSESSION OF A SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM BY PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE; TO REQUIRE THE SHERIFF UPON DENIAL, REVOCATION, OR REFUSAL TO RENEW A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT OR PISTOL PERMIT TO TRANSMIT THE PROHIBITION RECORD TO THE NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM; TO DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO DIVEST THE PENSION FUND OF GUN STOCKS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER TO RESTRICT TEMPORARILY A PERSON'S ACCESS TO FIREARMS IF THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT THE PERSON POSES A DANGER OF PHYSICAL HARM TO SELF OR OTHERS; AND TO REQUIRE A COURT TO ORDER THE SEIZURE OF ANY FIREARM, AMMUNITION, OR PERMITS A DEFENDANT FAILS TO SURRENDER AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF AN EMERGENCY OR EX PARTE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO TEST AND TREAT FOR CERTAIN ILLNESSES WITH CERTAIN MEDICATIONS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, TO PROVIDE FOR FAIR AND EQUITABLE REIMBURSEMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES OR PROCEDURES THAT ARE PERFORMED BY A PHARMACIST WITHIN THAT PHARMACIST'S SCOPE OF PRACTICE AND THAT ARE EQUIVALENT TO SERVICES PERFORMED BY OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

Cody HuneycuttRepublican

AN ACT TO MODERNIZE STI TRANSIT FUNDING.

Mary BelkDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODERNIZE AND EXPAND THE PROHIBITION OF DEBT SETTLEMENT BY MAKING DEBT SETTLEMENT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE, CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF DEBT SETTLEMENT, EXPANDING CIVIL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO DEBTORS, AND LIMITING DEBT SETTLEMENT ACTS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED AND TO MAKE OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL CHANGES.

Julia C. HowardRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE STATE TO FULLY OPT OUT OF THE PROHIBITION ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF FELONIES AND TO LENGTHEN THE PERIOD FOR RECERTIFICATION FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION BENEFITS TO ONE YEAR.

Jordan LopezDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT STATE-PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT STATE SERVICES IS AVAILABLE IN THE FIVE MOST COMMON NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGES SPOKEN AT HOME BY RESIDENTS OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Jordan LopezDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PAULI MURRAY CENTER IN DURHAM.

Vernetta AlstonDemocrat

AN ACT TO GRADUALLY INCREASE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT UNDER THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION, TO ALLOW DISABLED VETERANS TO PREQUALIFY FOR THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION, TO EXCLUDE THE PRIMARY MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT DISABLED VETERAN FROM THE PROPERTY TAX, AND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THEIR RESULTING REVENUE LOSS.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE PUBLIC UTILITIES TO PROVIDE SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR SUBSTATIONS TO PROTECT AGAINST VANDALISM AND OTHER THREATS.

Jr. Ben T. MossRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

Chris HumphreyRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA MOMNIBUS ACT.

Julie von HaefenDemocrat

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON YOUTH MENTORING AND ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT TO PROMOTE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEBT REFORM.

Vernetta AlstonDemocrat

AN ACT TO CREATE THE NC-FEDERAL ALIGNMENT FOR CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES TASK FORCE (NC-FACT) WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND TO REQUIRE THAT TASK FORCE TO STUDY WAYS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION IN THE STATE.

Carolyn G. LoganDemocrat

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA TECHNOLOGY COALITIONS STRATEGIC SUPPORT FUND.

Carolyn G. LoganDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE MUDDY SNEAKERS PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ST. GERARD HOUSE TO SUPPORT ITS AUTISM PROGRAMS.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO LIMIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S PARTICIPATION IN LITIGATION ADVANCING ANY ARGUMENT THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE INVALIDATION OF ANY EXECUTIVE ORDER ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

Keith KidwellRepublican

AN ACT REVISING THE LAWS RELATED TO BAIL BONDSMEN, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

Chris HumphreyRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY LAWS AFFECTING BAIL BONDS.

Chris HumphreyRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT NO COST TO STUDENTS.

Cecil BrockmanDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CHILDREN IN THIS STATE SEEKING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTH CAROLINA PREKINDERGARTEN (NC PRE-K) PROGRAM.

Cecil BrockmanDemocrat

AN ACT TO CREATE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE BY AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PLAN FOR RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE.

Cecil BrockmanDemocrat

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSAL INCOME PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

Cecil BrockmanDemocrat

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX PHASEOUT.

Jordan LopezDemocrat

AN ACT TO UPDATE THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF RESPIRATORY CARE TO BETTER REFLECT THE CHANGES IN EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND PRACTICE OF THE PROFESSION IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS.

Jr. Ben T. MossRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS UNIT PILOT PROGRAM.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO CREATE A PILOT GRANT PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL TEACHER ASSISTANT POSITIONS IN PARTICIPATING PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE ROBOTICS OPPORTUNITIES AND BUILD OUR TALENTS BY CONTINUING THE ROBOTICS GRANT PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT PROVIDING THAT THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE SHALL NOT PURCHASE ANY SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM MANUFACTURED OR ASSEMBLED BY CERTAIN FOREIGN VENDORS.

John A. TorbettRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE PRIORITIZATION OF THE ALLOCATION OF GRANTS FOR THE NEEDS-BASED PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROHIBIT THE ALLOCATION OF EDUCATION FUNDS BASED ON THE ECONOMIC TIER DESIGNATIONS ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

Jordan LopezDemocrat

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE COMMISSION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE COMMISSION.

Maria CervaniaDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO STUDY LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON AN ALTERNATIVE OR MODIFIED PATH TO LICENSURE.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT ADOPTING THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF MAY OF EACH YEAR AS LAFAYETTE DAY.

Charles SmithDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSURE AND PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC AND TO ESTABLISH ACUPUNCTURE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS.

Mitchell S. SetzerRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS BY STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES TO HONOR THOSE INTERRED WITHIN.

Phil ShepardRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW CLAIMS OF ACTION FOR WRONGFUL DEATH OR INJURY AGAINST A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER ARISING AFTER MARCH 1, 2020, TO BE FILED IF OTHERWISE TIME-BARRED.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR MISSING PERSONS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL.

Charles W. MillerRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AND ENTER INTO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PRACTICE OF MASSAGE THERAPY.

Harry WarrenRepublican

AN ACT TO SUPPORT THE STATE'S VIPER PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO NETWORK IN ORDER TO SUPPORT 911 OPERATIONS INTEROPERABILITY AND FIRST RESPONDER DISPATCH THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE PLACEMENT OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS) IN SCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL ON THE USE OF AEDS AND CPR.

Mike ClampittRepublican

AN ACT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT OF A VOTER TO HAVE THE VOTER'S BALLOT COUNTED AND TO PROMOTE ELECTION TIMELINESS AND INTEGRITY.

Phil RubinDemocrat

AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, THE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY, AND LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND REPORT ON A PLAN TO ENSURE THAT STATE-FUNDED BENEFITS PROVIDED BY OR THROUGH THESE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLY TO UNITED STATES CITIZENS AND NONCITIZENS RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES WITH LEGAL PERMISSION; DIRECTING STATE-FUNDED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY TO VERIFY THAT ALL APPLICANTS ARE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES; AND DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY TO VERIFY THAT ALL APPLICANTS FOR BENEFITS ARE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION TRUST FUND FOR INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS.

Rodney D. PierceDemocrat

AN ACT TO EXPAND NORTH CAROLINA'S WORKFORCE BY PROVIDING IN-STATE TUITION TO NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA.

Maria CervaniaDemocrat

AN ACT CLARIFYING THE SCOPE OF PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL LAWS TO EXEMPT FLOATATION OR SENSORY DEPRIVATION SYSTEMS THAT MEET CERTAIN SAFETY STANDARDS AND MAKING OTHER TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES.

Eric AgerDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF A COSMETIC PRODUCT CONTAINING CERTAIN RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES AS AN INTENTIONALLY ADDED CHEMICAL IN ANY AMOUNT, INCLUDING AS A NONFUNCTIONAL BY-PRODUCT OR A NONFUNCTIONAL CONTAMINANT ABOVE THE PRACTICAL QUANTIFICATION LIMIT.

Mary BelkDemocrat

AN ACT RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Sarah CrawfordDemocrat

AN ACT TO REINVEST IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA.

B. Ray JeffersDemocrat

AN ACT TO REGULATE THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF HEMP-DERIVED CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS.

MD Timothy ReederRepublican

AN ACT TO EXPAND THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION BY EXCLUDING FROM TAXATION THE ENTIRE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE AND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THEIR RESULTING REVENUE LOSS.

Sarah CrawfordDemocrat